How to pronounce galling
Say it like GAW-ling. Galling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW).
- GAW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of galling
American and British speakers say galling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAW-ling.
What does galling mean?
- Vexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness.
- A feeling that induces bitterness.“the gallings of one's own conscience”
- Material transfer caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces, potentially resulting in wear or binding.
- present participle and gerund of gall How to pronounce gall
Where does galling come from?
From gall + -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- annoying
- bothersome
- irritating
- nettlesome
- pesky
- pestering
- pestiferous
- plaguy
Words that rhyme with galling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galling.
Questions about saying galling
How do you pronounce galling?
Say GAW-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galling?
Galling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW). Broken into parts: GAW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say galling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.